To establish Bhopal as a ‘Smart City’ the participation of youngsters is extensively required,” said Stephen Yarwood former lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, South Australia.
Notably, Stephen was here in Bhopal on Friday and gave some tips to establish Bhopal into a Smart City. Here on Friday, he met Mayor Alok Sharma at conference hall of Smart City Cell. During the meeting the mayor in council members and representatives of various organisations were present.
During the meeting, Stephen said that most importantly, the participation of enthusiastic youngsters is required, only then the city of lakes can be turned into a smart city.
Stephen further said that this is his fourth trip to India. He said, “I have been to India four times. Moreover, I like this country a lot. My visit to Bhopal had been overwhelming as I enjoyed the scenic beauty of the city. Bhopal is a clean and green city and I know that this could be turned as a smart city soon. I also know that this would be my loved city soon.”
Stephen gave some necessary tips and advices that can be used to establish Bhopal as smart city. He said that the smart city should not only be technically inclined but should also be an affordable in all ways. He also said that a keen care should be taken of the sources of energy, sewage, living standard of citizens, traffic, and parking. Also these facilities should be maintained perfectly.
Stephen then said that if the government plans to turn the city as smart then it should be prepared for the criticism of people than their appreciation.
later, Mayor Alok Sharma said that BMC will leave no stone unturned to establish Bhopal as a smart city. So every tip and advice for smart city will be warmly welcomed. He also express gratitude towards Stephen for visiting Bhopal and giving his intellectual ideas that will surely help BMC and citizens to establish a smart city.
On the occasion, BMC Chairman Surjit Singh Chouhan, Commissioner in-charge BMC Chandramauli Shukla and mayor in council members gave a warm welcome to Stephen and expressed their gratitude.